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PSYCHOLOGICAL CHALLENGES AFFECTING PRIMARY
SCHOOL GOING ORPHANS IN WANGANUI COMMUNITY,
ZIMBABWE
This study sought to identify psychological challenges affecting primary school orphans in Wanganui Community in Zimbabwe. The study
employed a mixed method approach combining questionnaires with teachers and care givers, interview sessions with…
employed a mixed method approach combining questionnaires with teachers and care givers, interview sessions with…
Position: 80 (354 views)
CONFLICT OVER COVERAGE OF SALARYGATE BY THE PRINT MEDIA: A CASE STUDY OF THE HERALD (JANUARY 2014 TO APRIL 2014) IN ZIMBABWE.
This study seeks to analyse the controversial issues about coverage of salarygate by the print media in Zimbabwe by The Herald, and the roles
that the media play in curbing the problem. Both quantitative and qualitative data approaches were used to…
that the media play in curbing the problem. Both quantitative and qualitative data approaches were used to…
Position: 213 (281 views)
RELEVANCE AND SUITABILITY OF TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN PEACEBUILDING AND CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION: A CASE STUDY OF MASHONALAND CENTRAL PROVINCE,
ZIMBABWE
This study explores the relevance and suitability of traditional institutions in peacebuilding and conflict
transformation during the periods 2002-2008 and 2009-2013 in Mashonaland Central Province in Zimbabwe. The study
employed a mixed method…
transformation during the periods 2002-2008 and 2009-2013 in Mashonaland Central Province in Zimbabwe. The study
employed a mixed method…
Position: 230 (277 views)
USING ECUMENICAL EXPERIENCES TO RESPOND TO NEW PUBLIC LIFE CHALLENGES
The description of the history of the church in Zimbabwe highlights the presence of a visibly
united church that has been actively involved in supporting public life since the colonial era.
The division within the Christian community is not a…
united church that has been actively involved in supporting public life since the colonial era.
The division within the Christian community is not a…
Position: 157 (302 views)
EMERGING ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS: HUMAN INTAKE, EMERGING HEALTH RISKS, AND FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
Few earlier reviews on emerging organic contaminants (EOCs) in drinking water systems (DWS) focused on their
detection, behaviour, removal and fate. Reviews on multiple exposure pathways, human intake estimates, and
health risks including…
detection, behaviour, removal and fate. Reviews on multiple exposure pathways, human intake estimates, and
health risks including…
Position: 346 (237 views)
THE EFFECT FEEDING FORAGE LEGUMES AS NITROGEN SUPPLEMENT ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF SHEEP
The effect of feeding forage legumes,
Cowpea, Silverleaf desmodium and Oxley fine stem
stylo, as protein supplements to natural pasture (veld)
hay on intake, growth rate and nitrogen metabolism in
growing lambs was evaluated. Thirty growing…
Cowpea, Silverleaf desmodium and Oxley fine stem
stylo, as protein supplements to natural pasture (veld)
hay on intake, growth rate and nitrogen metabolism in
growing lambs was evaluated. Thirty growing…
Position: 366 (228 views)
THE EFFECT OF STAGE OF GROWTH AND METHOD OF DRYING
FRESH HERBAGE ON CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THREE TROPICAL
HERBACEOUS FORAGE LEGUMES
The objective of this study was to assess the effect of
stage of growth and method of drying fresh herbage on
the chemical composition of herbaceous forage
legumes namely Cassia rotundifolia (Cassia), Lablab
purpureus (Lablab) and Macroptilium…
stage of growth and method of drying fresh herbage on
the chemical composition of herbaceous forage
legumes namely Cassia rotundifolia (Cassia), Lablab
purpureus (Lablab) and Macroptilium…
Position: 371 (226 views)
UNDERSTANDING CONFLICT AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION METHODS IN ZIMBABWEAN CHURCHES. THE CASE OF BINDURA SALVATION ARMY CITADEL
This study sought to assess how congregants at Bindura Salvation Army Citadel understand conflict and conflict
resolution methods. The study used a mixed method approach combining focus group discussions, in-depth interviews
and congregant’s…
resolution methods. The study used a mixed method approach combining focus group discussions, in-depth interviews
and congregant’s…
Position: 169 (298 views)
AN EVALUATION OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING SERVICES
OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN GWANDA URBAN AND PERI-URBAN
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Position: 104 (331 views)
THE RELEVANCE OF COUNSELLING IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CLIENTS WHO
ARE PHYSICALLY DISABLED AT HOUSEHOLD LEVEL:
IMPLICATIONS TO PRACTICING COUNSELLORS
Society attaches a stigma to many forms of disability and this leads to prejudicial treatment. The birth of a child with a
disability or chronic illness, or the discovery that a child has a disability, has a profound effect on a family. People…
disability or chronic illness, or the discovery that a child has a disability, has a profound effect on a family. People…
Position: 127 (314 views)
THE ROLE OF THE SCHOOL IN TRANSITIONING YOUNG PEOPLE INTO VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN GWANDA DISTRICT
This paper sought to assess the role of the school in transitioning young people into vocational
training in selected secondary schools in Gwanda district. Many young people are completing secondary school
education without skills needed to live…
training in selected secondary schools in Gwanda district. Many young people are completing secondary school
education without skills needed to live…
Position: 250 (269 views)
TWENTY FIRST CENTURY AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMMES FOR INMATES IN ZIMBABWE PRISONS
The study was set to establish the extent to which Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) provide rehabilitation and correctional services. World over, people are imprisoned after the courts have found them to be guilt of an offence.…
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PERCEPTIONS ON ECOLOGICAL SANITATION IN ZIMBABWE: THE CASE OF MASIYARWA COMMUNAL AREA IN ZVIMBA DISTRICT OF MASHONALAND WEST PROVINCE
Ecological sanitation technologies have taken prominence as sustainable ways of managing human
waste in communal settings. Since the introduction and adoption of such technologies in Zimbabwe
there has been limited evaluation of residents’…
waste in communal settings. Since the introduction and adoption of such technologies in Zimbabwe
there has been limited evaluation of residents’…
Position: 71 (368 views)
ESTIMATION OF THE IMPACT OF TOBACCO CURING
ON WOOD RESOURCES IN ZIMBABWE
This paper estimates the impact of tobacco curing on wood resources in Zimbabwe. The estimation was done using
the year 2009 and 2010 tobacco production statistics for small scale farmers obtained from the Tobacco Industry
Marketing Board (TIMB).…
the year 2009 and 2010 tobacco production statistics for small scale farmers obtained from the Tobacco Industry
Marketing Board (TIMB).…
Position: 112 (324 views)
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GROWTH, POVERTY AND INCOME
INEQUALITY:
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PRO-POOR GROWTH OF SOFALA PROVINCE
DURING THE PERIOD OF 1996-97 AND 2002-2003
Mozambique like many other developing countries has faced lack of information and
sometimes there is no detailed information about the poverty and inequality at district levels.
This research investigates the quality of growth in Sofala province, a…
sometimes there is no detailed information about the poverty and inequality at district levels.
This research investigates the quality of growth in Sofala province, a…
Position: 138 (309 views)
CHANGING JOBS LIKE CHANGING CLOTHES: JOB HOPPING AMONG ZIMBABWEAN UNIVERSITY LECTURERS
Job hopping has become prevalent amongst Zimbabwean university lecturers. The study seeks
to identify a solution to job hopping amongst academics. The investigation was aimed at
understanding causes, impact and solutions to job hopping of lecturers…
to identify a solution to job hopping amongst academics. The investigation was aimed at
understanding causes, impact and solutions to job hopping of lecturers…
Position: 421 (178 views)
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING
DEGREED PRIMARY SCHOOL HEAD TEACHERS IN MANAGERIAL
LEADERSHIP. THE CASE OF CHIPINGE DISTRICT, MANICALAND PROVINCE.
This study is an evaluation of the degreed primary school head teachers in Chipinge District
of Manicaland Province. The study used a qualitative case study research design, with
philosophical underpinnings of constructivism and phenomenology. A…
of Manicaland Province. The study used a qualitative case study research design, with
philosophical underpinnings of constructivism and phenomenology. A…
Position: 47 (414 views)
AN EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF
OFFENDER REHABILITATION POLICIES IN ZIMBABWE
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of offender
rehabilitation policies in Zimbabwe prisons in light of the efforts by stakeholders to
reform offenders. The primary objective of the study was to establish the extent…
rehabilitation policies in Zimbabwe prisons in light of the efforts by stakeholders to
reform offenders. The primary objective of the study was to establish the extent…
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“THE EFFECTIVENESS’ OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN SERVICE
QUALITY OF MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND CHILD CARE”
Causes of child death were identified; strategies and policies were put in place to help minimize child
death. The challenge is that the service quality is being ignored which is leading to more child deaths. . The
research sought to address the…
death. The challenge is that the service quality is being ignored which is leading to more child deaths. . The
research sought to address the…
Position: 260 (265 views)
FACTORS AFFECTING COMPLETION OF RESEARCH PROJECTS BY STUDENTS: A STUDY OF THREE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY REGIONS
The study sought to find out undergraduate students and research supervisors’ views on
factors affecting the completion of research projects by Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU)
students. Student, supervisor and institutional related factors were the…
factors affecting the completion of research projects by Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU)
students. Student, supervisor and institutional related factors were the…
Position: 67 (373 views)
ROLE OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT IN EMPLOYEE RETENTION FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN ZIMBABWE.
The study sought to analyse the role of the psychological contract in employee retention for
local authorities in Zimbabwe with specific reference to the Municipality of Chinhoyi. The study was
necessitated by a high exodus of skilled personnel. An…
local authorities in Zimbabwe with specific reference to the Municipality of Chinhoyi. The study was
necessitated by a high exodus of skilled personnel. An…
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ZIMBABWE’S E-GOVERNMENT READINESS AND ADOPTION OF CLOUD-BASED RECORDS MANAGEMENT IN THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
Zimbabwe is one of the developing countries striving to reach a middle economy status by year 2030. In its bid to achieve this vision, it has adopted an electronic government strategy (e-government strategy)
where government business is done…
where government business is done…
Position: 68 (372 views)
RELEVANCE OF MIXED METHODS
RESEARCH IN DEVELOPING A
FRAMEWORK FOR DIGITISING
RECORDS AND ARCHIVES
GODFREY TSVUURA
This chapter discusses the relevance of mixed methods research in developing a framework for digitising
records and archives. Mixed methods research has never been extensively used to find solution to the
problems experienced in digitising records…
records and archives. Mixed methods research has never been extensively used to find solution to the
problems experienced in digitising records…
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A FRAMEWORK FOR THE DIGITISATION OF RECORDS AND ARCHIVES
AT SELECTED STATE UNIVERSITIES IN ZIMBABWE
This research study investigates the digitisation of records and archives at two selected state
universities in Zimbabwe, namely, Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) and Harare Institute of
Technology (HIT). The two state universities have embarked on…
universities in Zimbabwe, namely, Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) and Harare Institute of
Technology (HIT). The two state universities have embarked on…
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DIGITISATION OF RECORDS AND ARCHIVES AT TWO SELECTED
STATE UNIVERSITIES IN ZIMBABWE
This study focused on the digitisation of records and archives at two selected state universities in
Zimbabwe, namely Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) and Harare Institute of Technology (HIT).
The specific objective was to evaluate the legal and…
Zimbabwe, namely Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) and Harare Institute of Technology (HIT).
The specific objective was to evaluate the legal and…
Position: 91 (347 views)